Russian Borscht (Beet Soup)Can make in crockpot on or stovetop.
- 2-3 chicken breasts, frozen
- ½ head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning, with liquid
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 onion, diced
- 2-3 white potatoes, peeled, whole
- 1 can pickled beets, shredded with liquid (or can use red beets for a red-colored soup)
- 2 big spoonful’s of kosher salt, pepper to taste
1. Add frozen chicken to crockpot, fill pot with water so it covers over chicken about an inch.
2. Add cabbage and potatoes to pot.
3. Saute carrot and onion, then add to pot. Add beets and spices.
4. Cook on high for 6-8 hours (cooking time is estimated, as long as it’s cooked through it’s good to go. Soup will be better the next day though, so you may want to prepare a day ahead.)
5. Shred chicken and break up potatoes with a spoon. May need to add 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes if soup is bland. Add more seasonings to taste. Top with small dollop of sour cream if you want, for authenticity.
Russian Schi (Cabbage Soup)Can make in crockpot on or stovetop.
- 2 chicken breasts, frozen
- ½ head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 onion, diced
- 1white potatoes, peeled, whole
- 1 big spoonful of kosher salt, pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste (for color)
1. Add frozen chicken to crockpot, fill pot with water so it covers over chicken about an inch.
2. Add cabbage and potatoes to pot.
3. Saute carrot and onion, then add to pot. Add beets and spices.
4. Cook on high for 6-8 hours (cooking time is estimated, as long as it’s cooked through it’s good to go. Soup will be better the next day though, so you may want to prepare a day ahead.)
5. Shred chicken and break up potatoes with a spoon. Add tomato paste. Very important not to cut up chicken or potatoes. This added texture helps makes this soup so delicious.
6. May need to add 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes if soup is bland. Add more seasonings to taste. 7. Top with small dollop of sour cream if you want, for authenticity.
